Administrator

American Electric Power•Oologah, OK

2d•$63,496 - $95,242•Onsite

About The Position

Perform plant accounting activities such as budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital work orders, outage tracking, etc. Provide assistance to material management function. Demonstrates the ability to perform with proper guidance administrative functions required in the relevant area of assignment in a safe, healthy, efficient and economical manner. Demonstrates knowledge of AEP's General Terms and Conditions, specifications, standards, codes and regulations relevant to accounting/materials management. Exhibits fundamental understanding of pertinent equipment, materials, tools, computer systems and accounting/material management processes. Demonstrates the ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to pertinent equipment, materials and business processes. Prioritize work to meet the goals and objects of the company, business unit and team. Assists with coordination of annual budgets, capital forecasts, 3 and 5 year plans and other accounting/materials management activities. Provides input to routine project planning and schedule. Understands the use of scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities. Participates in company and contractor's meeting, as requested. Monitors costs according to schedule and recommends necessary actions. Prepares and assist with analysis of reports. Maintains required records to support assignments. Apply skills and knowledge acquired through experience to work beyond routine assignments by solving problems. Seeks out information and understanding of problems and seek out applicable solutions within area of responsibility and/or beyond the normal routine. Understands the importance of identifying all opportunities and presenting new ideas and approaches. Apply economic analysis in problem solving. Communicates, listens and promotes ideas clearly with team, management and customers/contractors/vendors. Participate in the preparation of reports and papers. Assimilates information and instructions readily. Exhibits an awareness of AEP's competitive position and how business decisions impact their business unit. Demonstrates an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy internal and external customers who use and depend upon their work. Demonstrates an understanding of the budgeting process. Knows which decisions they are authorized to make. Identifies risks and promotes opportunities. Participates and contributes to achieve team goals. Begins to network with peers to share information and encourage cooperation. Use informal network to get things done. Develops effective win-win relationships, while understanding the goals and perspectives of others. Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures to ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines. Demonstrates ability to lead others. Participates in providing training and performance improvement projects and activities for lower-level employees.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in a related field from an accredited school with a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Accounting or Material Management, or equivalent education/work experience.
Knowledge of AEP's General Terms and Conditions, specifications, standards, codes and regulations relevant to accounting/materials management.
Fundamental understanding of pertinent equipment, materials, tools, computer systems and accounting/material management processes.
Understanding of the use of scheduling techniques for budget and planning activities.
Understanding of the budgeting process.
Knowledge of which decisions they are authorized to make.
Working knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Participates in company and contractor's meeting, as requested.
Begins to network with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.
Use informal network to get things done.

Responsibilities

Perform plant accounting activities such as budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital work orders, outage tracking, etc.
Provide assistance to material management function.
Perform administrative functions required in the relevant area of assignment in a safe, healthy, efficient and economical manner.
Analyze and recommend enhancements to pertinent equipment, materials and business processes.
Prioritize work to meet the goals and objects of the company, business unit and team.
Assist with coordination of annual budgets, capital forecasts, 3 and 5 year plans and other accounting/materials management activities.
Provide input to routine project planning and schedule.
Monitor costs according to schedule and recommend necessary actions.
Prepare and assist with analysis of reports.
Maintain required records to support assignments.
Solve problems by applying skills and knowledge acquired through experience.
Identify all opportunities and present new ideas and approaches.
Apply economic analysis in problem solving.
Communicate, listen and promote ideas clearly with team, management and customers/contractors/vendors.
Participate in the preparation of reports and papers.
Identify risks and promote opportunities.
Participate and contribute to achieve team goals.
Network with peers to share information and encourage cooperation.
Develop effective win-win relationships, while understanding the goals and perspectives of others.
Ensure work is performed in accordance with established guidelines.
Lead others.
Participate in providing training and performance improvement projects and activities for lower-level employees.